I don't need the newest iPhone when mine functions perfectly well. I hope to use my current phone for at least four more years. I do think I need to spend less time on my devices, and try to get exercise and fresh air.

I feel the same way about spending less time on my devices and getting fresh air and exercise. This will be a challenge but I hope you are successful at it

I disagree, I think technology is not mandatory. Before electronics, human society functioned and still today some areas don't have access to electronics and they continue to survive. Personally, I use technology frequently; but I still think I don't need it to survive.

I agree that  the newest technology is not a need but some technology is a need. For example alot of schools use technology in classes and having the newer technology make some of the things needed in those class available. I think there are also many ways to get out of your phone by having face-to-face conversation, doing sports, and hanging out with others without your phones. I know when I play water polo at tournaments we are not aloud to have are phones out in the bus or at team dinners.